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⚡️ Russia launches a secret recruitment push in Iran offering $20,000 upfront to join its mercenary forces, directing recruits to a Telegram channel.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Russia Offers $20,000 to Iranian Recruits in Secret Mercenary Campaign
Recruitment leaflets have surfaced in Iranian cities, linked to Russia's attempt to bolster military ranks by enticing locals with attractive payment options.
united24media.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
⚡️ Russia launches a secret recruitment push in Iran offering $20,000 upfront to join its mercenary forces, directing recruits to a Telegram channel.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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❄️💲Using frozen Russian assets will change the balance of power in the war, Europe must act, — The Times.
If on Thursday, December 18, European leaders agree to use these reserves, it will be a turning point in the war and, perhaps, for the security of Europe itself.
If on Thursday, December 18, European leaders agree to use these reserves, it will be a turning point in the war and, perhaps, for the security of Europe itself.
December 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
❄️💲Using frozen Russian assets will change the balance of power in the war, Europe must act, — The Times.
If on Thursday, December 18, European leaders agree to use these reserves, it will be a turning point in the war and, perhaps, for the security of Europe itself.
If on Thursday, December 18, European leaders agree to use these reserves, it will be a turning point in the war and, perhaps, for the security of Europe itself.
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If you've read about the Mail article bemoaning the departure of Poles from UK after Brexit this is an excellent thread from @jakubkrupa.bsky.social with the real facts.
Few thoughts on the "Polish exodus" from the UK.
1. It's not an 'exodus', it's a slow drip. We're fine, thanks.
2. Migration is really complicated.
3. The absolute cheek of the very same media attacking Poles for years lamenting their departure.
4. What you can do?
THREAD 🧵
1. It's not an 'exodus', it's a slow drip. We're fine, thanks.
2. Migration is really complicated.
3. The absolute cheek of the very same media attacking Poles for years lamenting their departure.
4. What you can do?
THREAD 🧵
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If you've read about the Mail article bemoaning the departure of Poles from UK after Brexit this is an excellent thread from @jakubkrupa.bsky.social with the real facts.
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This is very good. If Reform win the GE, it'll be too late for those who voted for them to say, like this disillusioned Reform member: "I thought they were going to come and change everything. And all they’re doing is coming in and tearing people’s lives apart.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?
Infighting, broken promises and insisting on the national anthem: what seven months of Reform UK in charge actually looks like
Nigel Farage’s party is gunning for power – so what is it like in the places where they’ve already got it? We embedded with Lancashire county council to find out what happens when rhetoric meets reali...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This is very good. If Reform win the GE, it'll be too late for those who voted for them to say, like this disillusioned Reform member: "I thought they were going to come and change everything. And all they’re doing is coming in and tearing people’s lives apart.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?
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A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
December 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
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12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
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On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
December 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
What, has Trump not read Ukraine's proposal yet?
Territorial issues, frozen assets, and peace talks: Zelenskyy answers journalists’ questions while in Germany.
Key points:
- President has not yet received a response from the United States regarding the latest proposals for the peace plan.
Key points:
- President has not yet received a response from the United States regarding the latest proposals for the peace plan.
December 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
What, has Trump not read Ukraine's proposal yet?
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Labour strikes aren’t new!
The first recorded strike in history took place in Egypt some 3,200 years ago!
The ‘Strike Papyrus’ records that tomb workers of King Ramesses III downed tools over pay and conditions circa 1157 BC!
Museo Egizio, Turin 📷 by me
#Archaeology
The first recorded strike in history took place in Egypt some 3,200 years ago!
The ‘Strike Papyrus’ records that tomb workers of King Ramesses III downed tools over pay and conditions circa 1157 BC!
Museo Egizio, Turin 📷 by me
#Archaeology
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Labour strikes aren’t new!
The first recorded strike in history took place in Egypt some 3,200 years ago!
The ‘Strike Papyrus’ records that tomb workers of King Ramesses III downed tools over pay and conditions circa 1157 BC!
Museo Egizio, Turin 📷 by me
#Archaeology
The first recorded strike in history took place in Egypt some 3,200 years ago!
The ‘Strike Papyrus’ records that tomb workers of King Ramesses III downed tools over pay and conditions circa 1157 BC!
Museo Egizio, Turin 📷 by me
#Archaeology
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Dec 12: Turkish car ferry Cenk T (IMO: 7528635) catches fire after being hit by a Russian Geran (Shahed) OWA-UAV in Odesa.
December 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Dec 12: Turkish car ferry Cenk T (IMO: 7528635) catches fire after being hit by a Russian Geran (Shahed) OWA-UAV in Odesa.
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How the BBC & ITV give disproportionate coverage to Farage & Reform: hard evidence from a serious study. BBC & ITV now give Reform more coverage than the Conservatives, more than the Lib Dems & nine times the Greens. Superb research from Stephen Cushion.
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
December 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How the BBC & ITV give disproportionate coverage to Farage & Reform: hard evidence from a serious study. BBC & ITV now give Reform more coverage than the Conservatives, more than the Lib Dems & nine times the Greens. Superb research from Stephen Cushion.
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
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⚡️ Ukrainian forces blew up a hidden pipeline Russia used to sneak troops into Kupiansk.
Ukraine’s 429th Achilles Unmanned Systems Regiment reports it took three tons of explosives to destroy the route, cutting off a key infiltration and logistics channel for Russian forces.
Ukraine’s 429th Achilles Unmanned Systems Regiment reports it took three tons of explosives to destroy the route, cutting off a key infiltration and logistics channel for Russian forces.
December 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
⚡️ Ukrainian forces blew up a hidden pipeline Russia used to sneak troops into Kupiansk.
Ukraine’s 429th Achilles Unmanned Systems Regiment reports it took three tons of explosives to destroy the route, cutting off a key infiltration and logistics channel for Russian forces.
Ukraine’s 429th Achilles Unmanned Systems Regiment reports it took three tons of explosives to destroy the route, cutting off a key infiltration and logistics channel for Russian forces.
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Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 Kupyansk Counteroffensive
November 20th to December 12th 2025
Ukrainian Forces retook 27km2 of land in Western Kupyansk since November 20th, and currently control ~70% of the city
November 20th to December 12th 2025
Ukrainian Forces retook 27km2 of land in Western Kupyansk since November 20th, and currently control ~70% of the city
December 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 Kupyansk Counteroffensive
November 20th to December 12th 2025
Ukrainian Forces retook 27km2 of land in Western Kupyansk since November 20th, and currently control ~70% of the city
November 20th to December 12th 2025
Ukrainian Forces retook 27km2 of land in Western Kupyansk since November 20th, and currently control ~70% of the city
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The Izyum–Sloviansk highway is now fully covered with anti-drone netting, significantly enhancing protection from UAVs along this critical route.
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Izyum–Sloviansk highway is now fully covered with anti-drone netting, significantly enhancing protection from UAVs along this critical route.
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🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz: This is a Russian war of aggression against Ukraine — and against Europe. And if Ukraine falls, it will not stop.
Just as in 1938, the Sudetenland was not enough. Putin will not stop.
Just as in 1938, the Sudetenland was not enough. Putin will not stop.
December 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz: This is a Russian war of aggression against Ukraine — and against Europe. And if Ukraine falls, it will not stop.
Just as in 1938, the Sudetenland was not enough. Putin will not stop.
Just as in 1938, the Sudetenland was not enough. Putin will not stop.
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Just sent out this piece. The whole idea that Trump's sanctions on Russian oil were meant to hurt Putin is collapsing on all fronts. Indian and Chinese purchases are up and there are no secondary sanctions to be found. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Trump Russian Oil Sanctions Con Is Collapsing
And Why It Matters
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Just sent out this piece. The whole idea that Trump's sanctions on Russian oil were meant to hurt Putin is collapsing on all fronts. Indian and Chinese purchases are up and there are no secondary sanctions to be found. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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For those who wonder. It was not Syrsky, it was Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi who came up, planned and executed the Kupyansk operation.
Just saying.
Just saying.
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For those who wonder. It was not Syrsky, it was Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi who came up, planned and executed the Kupyansk operation.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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1/ Ukraine's recent reversal of Russian gains in Kupyansk – celebrated here by President Zelenskyy – highlights months of false claims of victory by General Valery Gerasimov. Russian warbloggers have for months been warning that such claims are false. ⬇️
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Zelensky arrived in Kupyansk, which Putin claims is "under Russian control."
December 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
1/ Ukraine's recent reversal of Russian gains in Kupyansk – celebrated here by President Zelenskyy – highlights months of false claims of victory by General Valery Gerasimov. Russian warbloggers have for months been warning that such claims are false. ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/wart...
bsky.app/profile/wart...
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Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
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Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing Turkish ship in Odesa
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing Turkish ship in Odesa
Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing Turkish ship in Odesa
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I'm quoted:
"President Trump trumpets every one of these deals as being essentially peace in our time," he says. "But they were all overhyped and oversold."
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
"President Trump trumpets every one of these deals as being essentially peace in our time," he says. "But they were all overhyped and oversold."
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
Trump touts his peace deals - but many are already unraveling
President Trump has been racing to rack up peace deals — but keeping them intact is proving far more difficult.
www.npr.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm quoted:
"President Trump trumpets every one of these deals as being essentially peace in our time," he says. "But they were all overhyped and oversold."
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
"President Trump trumpets every one of these deals as being essentially peace in our time," he says. "But they were all overhyped and oversold."
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
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Putin sits in Moscow claiming that his armies have taken a town that the Ukrainian president is personally visiting. There are cowardly tyrants and there are courageous elected leaders and it is good to know the difference.
Putin said Russia had taken Kupiansk weeks ago.
Today, Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops there.
Today, Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops there.
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Putin sits in Moscow claiming that his armies have taken a town that the Ukrainian president is personally visiting. There are cowardly tyrants and there are courageous elected leaders and it is good to know the difference.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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EIB to boost lending for EU defence projects in 2026 reut.rs/48CskSN
EIB to boost lending for EU defence projects in 2026
The European Investment Bank, the EU's lending arm, will boost lending for defence projects to 4.5 billion euros ($5.28 billion) next year from 3.5 billion in 2025, and might revise the number even higher if there is more demand, EIB President Nadia Calvino said.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
EIB to boost lending for EU defence projects in 2026 reut.rs/48CskSN
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Here is another UK military procurement disaster - apparently, they are only buying 60 Trophy APS kits for 148 Challenger 3 tanks, because buying them for all those tanks would cost too much money...
h/t @kestrus.bsky.social
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-nex...
h/t @kestrus.bsky.social
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Britain’s next tank may be already ‘near obsolescence’
Challenger 3 may serve as a capable stopgap, but it embodies a design philosophy already nearing obsolescence argues former tank commander Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Here is another UK military procurement disaster - apparently, they are only buying 60 Trophy APS kits for 148 Challenger 3 tanks, because buying them for all those tanks would cost too much money...
h/t @kestrus.bsky.social
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-nex...
h/t @kestrus.bsky.social
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-nex...